Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition/Bachelor of Business
The University of Newcastle
CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056
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About
Match business skills with your passion for food and nutrition, and maximise your employability once you graduate.
With society facing new challenges in food production, and the demand for sustainable and healthy choices growing, there’s never been a better time to enter the food and nutrition industry.
This combined degree allows you to pair in-depth scientific knowledge with business expertise across marketing, tourism, industrial relations and more.For additional information about this degree, refer to 482900 Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition and 482201 Bachelor of Business.
Areas of study
Entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, food product development, food safety and microbiology, food science, future foods, human nutrition, human resource management, international business, leadership and management, marketing and consumer behaviour, politics and international relations, quality management, tourism and event management.
Career opportunities
Refer to 482900 Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition and 482201 Bachelor of Business.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology and the Nutrition Society of Australia.
Graduates will also be able to register as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), a register of Nutritionists established by the NSA with transition to Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) available with sufficient relevant work experience.
The Newcastle Business School is one of four business schools in NSW accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS.
Practical experience
This combined degree integrates opportunities for you to gain national and international work experience and professional mentoring, building practical skills and work-ready graduates.
Students also gain industry experience from career-ready placements at local food companies. Gain additional skills and knowledge at field trips and guest lectures.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Refer to 482900 Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition and 482201 Bachelor of Business.
Recommended studies: Refer to 482900 Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition and 482201 Bachelor of Business.
We strongly encourage you to enrol in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available on campus or online, to complete before beginning your degree.
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Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
Review the Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University provides a range of pathways toward your preferred degree. Regardless of your age or experience, there is a place for you.
Advanced standing
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Review of programs
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review. For up-to-date details, visit University of Newcastle degrees.
Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.